J5 Largest Circulation in the Comox D: J?!!." v*0* VOL. VI., No. 20 THE ISLANDER. CUMBERLAND, B.C., SATURDAY, AUG. 14. 1915. Subscription price, $1.50 per year WELL SCREENED FRENCH ARTILLERY POSITION. One of the heavy guns in the St. Aubin region concealed in a dug-out covered in front and above by interlaced branches of trees. MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL. The regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Monday evening. Present: His Worship Mayor Parnham, and Aldermen. Cooke, Carey, Browne, McDonald and Henderson. Minutes of previous meeting were adopted as read. A communication from, the secretary of the Union of Provincial Municipalities requesting the Council to subscribe and send delegates to the coming convention to be held at Chilliwack during September, was tabled. A letter from the Overseas Aircraft Fund, requesting a donation of $10, received favorable consideration. The object is to purchase and donate an aeroplane to be named Canada. Aid. McDonald moved, Aid. Brown seconded, that the Council donate $10 for aCanada aeroplane. Carried. ■ Another communication for funds and requesting the city to hold a tag day on August 28th for the purchase of extra surgical apparatus and instruments, was referred to the St. John's Ambul ance Association and Red Cross Society of this city. Another request for funds was from a Patriotic Society for purchasing of sox and a suggestion for button day. The Council decided to purchase a thousand patriotic buttons, to be sold at ten cents each, and hand them over to the school trustees who will instruct the teachers and pupils to sell the buttons to the citizens. It is intended to supply each teacher with 100 buttons. Constable Ward's report of collections for the month of July was as follows: city road tax $70, dog tax $52, police court $22.50, city scales 75c. Accounts referred to the Finance Committee were: B.C. Telephone $2.22, B. G. Crawford $27.60, C.H. Tarbell & Son 122.05. Under the heading of Reports of Committees Aid. Carey, as a member, of the Finance Committee and secretary of the Board of School Trustees, reported that three school teachers had been appointed at $50 per month, a first assistant at $70 per month, and a principal at $100 per month, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of H. McArthur, thus effecting a saving of $50 a month and following out the line of retrenchment as recommended by City Clerk McKinnon some time ago. On motion the City Clerk was appointed treasurer of the Machine Gun Fund. Alex Maxwell was present and requested information concerning the chimney of the blacksmith shop. In reply the Mayor stated that Mr. Maxwell would be given a copy of the by law governing the building of chimneys. Aid. McDonold moved that a vote of thanks be tendered the West Cumberland Conservative Band for their services on the anniversary of the war, also the speakers who took part in the day's proceedings on Aug. 4th. Seconded by Aid. Henderson and carried. The meeting adjourned. EYESI0HT SPECIALIST Dr. A. McKay Jordan, of Vancouver, the eye specialist, will visit this city on Thursday afternoon of the coming week, and will be found at f. D. DcLean's jewellery store. This will give the citizens of this city an opportunity of consulting an expert without going to the expense of travelling to Vancouver. The doctor is one of the best known experts on eye trouble on the Pacific coast and has written many valuable treatises on the eye and the troubles arising from defective sight. In a booklet entitled "Twentieth Century Science," he says: "'That eye strain is the result of irregularity of shape, and not weakness of the eyes, as is commonly supposed; and that this irregularity is manifest at birth. As there is at present no known method that can change the malformed eye to one of normal shape, it is necessary in order that the light entering the eye will focus properly and without unnatural strain, to apply the only other alternative that will control this light and produce a perfectly clear-cut picture on the retina, glasses should befitted. Mrs. J. V. Nordgren, accompanied by her mother who has been here visiting, leaves for Bellingham and other Puget sound cities tomorrow. A cordial invitation is extended by the ladies of Grace Methodist Church to attend a Garden Party to be held on the lawn at Mrs. Harry Mounce on Tuesday, Aug. 17th. The grounds will be open at 3 o'clock p.m., and ice cream and refreshments will be served. No admission fee will be charged and all will be made welcome. A public meeting will be held in the City Hall on Wednesday evening to discuss the question of an import duty on fuel oil. Messrs. Thos. E. Bate, J. H. McMillan, T. B. O'Connell and E. T. Searle will address the meeting. Mayor Parnham has kindly consented to act as chairman. Meeting to commence at 8 p.m. prompt. The members of the Medical & Accident Fund of the employees of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd., are calling for tenders for the ploughing and harrow ing of the pathway and walks of the Cumberland cemetery, Tenders will be received up to and including Saturday, August 28th. For particulars and information apply to Mr. P. S. Fagan, Secretary-treasurer, Cumberland, B.C. TWO THU ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. (J. BE OF GOOD CHEER! VICTORY FOLLOWS THE FLAG. 5ty? Jalantor "Published every Saturday by the Islander Publishing Company at Cumberland, B.C., Canada. Telephone 3-5. Subscription: One year in advance, $1.50; Single copies, 5c. Foreign subscriptions to countries in Postal Union, $2.00 SATURDAY, AUGUST 14th, 1915. Laurier And The War. As the grand old man of an important political party, and a picturesque and eloquent personality in the public life of Canada, Sir Wilfrid Laurier has attained an enviable position, not only as the foremost French-Canadian, but as a prominent subject of the British Empire, whose loyalty has never been impugned. The stirring speech he addressed to an audience at the home of his boyhood on Saturday, expressed the feelings of his heart. It was in line with previous utterances of his which have become historical, and which breathe a thick and thin support of Britain on the part of French-Canadians. It is to be hoped that Sir Wilfrid's eloquent appeal to his compatriots to fight beneath the colors in support of " justice, tolerance and liberty " will have its due effect. Sir Wilfrid regrets that he, is beyond the recruiting age. He must also regret that in company with many eminent British statesmen, he was ever deceived as to German designs. A year or two ago he declined to believe in the duplicity of the world foe. Thus we find him saying in the House of Commons at Ottawa, February 27th, 1914, with regard to the creation of the German navy: " What brought about that action? What was her motive? Was it jealousy of England? Was it the desire—the mad desire of inflicting without any cause a humiliation on England, as she inflicted, for revenge, a humiliation on France? A very natural reason exists why Germany intended to have a navy, determined to have a fleet of her own. namely, that she simply obeyed the law of commerce, as old as commerce itself. "There is one fact in the situation which I think shows that DRY GOODS AND GENTS' FURNISHINGS -SALE- AT CAMPBELLS BEGINS SATURDAY, 14TH INST. This will be the greatest sale in this district's history and will be the biggest BARGAIN OPPORTUNITY iri years to purchase High-Class Dry Goods and Men's Furnishings at Low Prices. We are going to deluge our entire store with a distribution of Summer Merchandise for Men and Women at prices that will be within the reach of everyone. THIS SALE WILL CONTINUE FOR TEN DAYS ONLY * [See Large Posters.] tkere is no intention on the part of Germany to attack England, and that fact is the German Emperor. The German Emperor is undoubtedly one of the great men of the present age. By intellect, by moral fibre, he has shown himself wonderfully endowed. In the first years of his reign, some of his utterances sent a shiver through those who had the peace of the world at heart. Many believed that he was perhaps hankering after military glory. But as he advanced in years, and as crisis after crisis came, his potent influence was always directed towards peace. And the day may come, when, like his illustrious uncle, our late King, he may be called the peace maker. At all events we may presume that if blood is thicker than water, it ought to be thicker than water in the veins of kings and emporers as well as in those of common mortals. And what incentive can the German Emper or have to humiliate a country like England to which he is attached by such dear ties." And this was after the Agadir incident, and after Lord Haldane's futile visit to the Kaiser! The history of the past year has taught us that it is time we declined to allow party interests to overrule the vital interests of the nation. That the eyes of our leaders, both here and in Britain, were in too many cases blinded by merely sectional proclivities is only too manifest. They cannot evade the responsibility of their past utterances. But every man is at liberty to change his mind. It is very evident Sir Wilfrid has changed his, and that he is doing a manful part in helping along the fight against the power respecting which he was so much mistaken. —Vancouver Province. Inquiries for Lumber. The department o* lands at Victoria is receiving frequent inquiries in connection with the, development of the coast lumber export trade, and it would appear that increased attention is being paid to the securing of millsites and timber along the northern seaboard. The information circulated under instructions from the Honourable the Minister of Lands for the guidance of manufacturers both in the interior and on the coast has aroused 4much interest. Trade inquiries from importers in the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, California and other markets have been circulated among the mills, and good results are hoped for. Of garden hose and sprinklers we have a good stock. C, H. Tarbell and Son. THE ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B ;.<* THREE I (\ PUBLIC MEETING Will be held in tbe Cumberland City Hall on Wednesday, August 18th, to discuss the question of an import duty on fuel oil. Prominent gentlemen will address the meeting on this important question. Meeting commences 8 p.m. MAYOR PARNHAM - Chairman. LAYRITZ NURSERIES, VICTORIA, B.C. Headquarters for Choice Nursery Stock—all home grown. Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Small Fruits, Roses, etc., and in fact all hardy trees and plants for the Garden. Largest and best assorted stock in the country. Price list on application. [ESTABLISHED 24 YEARS.] THOS. E. BANKS FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND UNDERTAKER CUMBERLAND, B.C. Phone 67 Agent for the NANAIMO MARBLE & GRANITE WORKS Alex Henderson, Proprietor Estimates and Designs furnished on Application MAROCCHI BROS. Grocers and Bakers Agents for Pilsener Beer Cumberland Courtenay E. L. SAUNDERS PRACTICAL BOOT AND SHOE MAKER Orders Receive Prompt Attention Repairing a Speoialty West Cumberland Synopsis of Coal Mining Regulations COAL mining rights of the Dominion in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Terri tones nnd in a portion of the Province of British Columbia, may be leased for a term of twenty-one years at an annual rental of fl an acre. Not more than 2,600 aores will be leased to one applicant A pplication for a lease must be made by the applicant in person to the Agent or sub Agent of the district in which the rights applied for aro situated. In surveyed territory the land must be described by Motions, or letpl subdivisions of sections, and in unsurveyed territory the trace applied for shall be staked out by theapplicaut himself. Each application must be accompanied by a fee of $5 which will be refunded if the rights applied forare not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid on the merchantable output of the mine at the rate of five cents per ton. The person operating the mine shall furnish the Agent with sworn return* accounting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the royalty thereon. If the coal miniag rights are not being operated, such returns shall be furnished at least once a year. The lease will include the coal minim; rights only, but the lessee may be permitted to purohase whatever available surface rights may be considered necessary for the working of the mine at the rate of flO.OOanacre. For full information application should be made to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lands. W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of the Interior. N.B— Unauthorised publication of this advertisement will not be paid for. Are you taking complete advantage of your Telephone Service ? When you wish to communicate with someone within your own exchange district, how do you do it ? By Telephone, of course. Naturally, because it is the quickest and easiest way. Do you realize that there are over 40,000 telephones on the lower mainland of British Columbia and Vancouver Island that can be reached in the same quick and easy way ? In one minute, one hundred and eighty words can be spoken distinctly over the telephone. The cost of long distance telephoning is a very small fraction of a cent per word; besides, the charge includes your answer, which is received immediately. Between 7 p.m, and 8 a.m. you can talk three times as long as the day period at the same rate. Appointments may be made at any time during the day.. Can you afford to write letters and wait for answera when this service is at your command day and night ? V B. C. Telephone Co., Ltd. AMATEUR NURSES Not Always Useful In Hospitals—Declined to Tend Nobleman Amateur nursing of "war heroes" has developed some amusing things. Some professional English nurses were in a hospital run by a strange crowd of English society and artistic folk. There was a titled poetess among them; also a poet of undoubted genius who is noted for the poetic license of both \ his language and metre. The amateur nurses had a way of crowding around the beds while the genuine nurses were washing their patients and changing their bandages. "We are above such prejudices," said the poet. The other amateurs seemed to agree with tbem. "But we aren't," said the professionals. So the poetical and artistic ones had to go away and let the patients be bathed without a gallery. A wounded man, covered with dirt, was brought into a hospital. Not only was he muddy but as a result of a month in the trenches he offended the nose, as well as the eyes of certain society nurses, who managed to palm him off on some accommodating Sisters of Charity among the nursing staff. They felt rather fool'sh the next day when the wounded man was washed up and discovered to be the Marquis de Z—, one of the oldest names and greatest fortunes in France. GAS BOMBS FRIGHTFUL Cause Slow Suffocation tike Prolonged Drowning and Great Pain The following description of tho effect of the gas is told by a responsible British officer who visited some of the men who were disabled by gas on Hill 60. The letter of this responsible officer, which flrst appeared in the London Chronicle, follows: "The whoie of England and the civilized wor.d," he says, "ought to have ttie truth fully brought before them in vivid detail, and not wrapped up as a present. When we got to the hospital we had no difficulty in finding out in vhich ward the men were, as the no.se of the poor devils trying to get breath was sufficient to direct us. "There were about 20 of the worst cases in the ward, on mattresses, all more or less in a sitting position, strapped up against the walls. Their faces, arms, and hands were of a shiny, grey black color. . With their mouths open and leaden glazed eyes, all were swaying slightly back.v^id and forward trying to get breath, it was a most appalling sight. All these poor black faces struggling for life, the groaning and the noise of the efforts for breath is awful. "There vas practically nothing -o be done for them except to give them salt and water and try tu make the n sick. The effect the gas has is to fill the lungs with a watery frothy matter, which gradually increases and rises until it fills up the whole sungs and comes to the mouth—then thoy die. It is suffocation, slow drowning, taking in cases one or two days. Eight died last nifcht out of twency I saw, and the most of the others I saw will die, while those who get over the gas invariably develop acute pneumonia. "It is without doubt the most awful form of scientific torture. Not one of the men I saw in the hospital had a scratch or wound. The Germans have given out that lt Is a rapid, painless death—the liars. No torture could bo worse than to give them a dose of their own gas." Is now open for business in the Willard Block Duiisinuir Ave. TAKEN DAY OR NIGHT Z First Class Work Guaranteed &** at Low Prices. Enlarging a Specialty Films Developed for Amateurs \t T NOTICE. Effective from oct. 1st, 1914. No games of any kind will be permitted on the Recreation Grounds on Sundays between the hours of 11a.m. and 12 noon, and between 2 p.m, and 3.p.m. Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited, J. R. Lockard, General Superintendent. Don't forget the Garden Party on Tuesday.SAug. 17th. J rCR|lKE LATEST IN MILLINERY SEE Mrs. John Gillespie West Cumberland F1EE INSURANCE For absolute protection write a policy in the London & Lancashire Fire Insurance Co., of Liverpool. Total Assets • 126,788,930. W. WILLARD. LOCAL A Q E Nl CUMBERLAND HOTEL DUNSMUIR AVENUE First Class Hotel at Moderate Rates WILLIAM MERRIFIELD, Proprietor. F. LIGHTER PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER JEWELLER AND OPTICIAN SPECIALIST ON ENGLISH LEVER AND SWISS WATCHES. ILO-ILO THEATRE BLOCK! Dunsmuir Avenue. SPECIAL LINES IN WHITE PIQUE TO-DAY AT (^Wf4AmAi$e//& FOUR THE ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B.C. U. S. TARIFF QUESTION. The boards of trade, with the Conservative and Liberal Associations throughout the province, are asking for an import duty on fuel oil—at present imported by the shipload from California duty free. This is unfair competition to the coal mining industry of the province, causing hundreds and thousands of coal miners to remain idle and curtailing the provincial output to the extent of ■about eight hundred thousand tons of coal per annum. And while we are knocking at the door of the Dominion Govern ment through our representatives pleading for an import duty on fuel oil in order that our local mines may resume work and compete successfully against this foreign product, our neighbors across the border are in some -cases in a similar predicament, •although not affected to such an extent as we are by fuel oil. The moment that the business man of the United States sees upon the horizon the faintest streaks of a depression in some particular line of trade caused by unfair competition and that it is .going to affect the masses and business of that state, a protest goes up that can be heard from the Atlantic to the Pacific, a blast goes foi th that resounds through the corridors of the White House, until there is a commission hurriedly appointed or some one detailed to inquire into the cause of the trouble, or the falling off of trade by unfair competition such as we have in the fuel oil from California. The Seattle Board of Trade is attempting to remedy conditions in certain lines, and among other things is searching and inquiring into the possibility of placing a tariff on Canadian products as it affects their industries. In other words, they are dealing with unfair competition, and with that object in view the Federal Trade Commission held an inquiry on Monday. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer of Tuesday, August 10th in reporting the proceedings of that commission in part says: "Place a tariff on Canadian products and those of other countries equal to that placed by them on our products and we have no complaint to offer." This was the gist of a strong plea made by prominent Seattle manufacturers before the federal trade commission which began a . two-day hearing yesterday in the Chamber of Commerce. Equally strong was the plea made for recommendation of legislation whereby American ships could compete on a practically equal footing with the shipping of foreign countries. Proof that the repeal of the tariff on Canadian products had made it possible for Canadian lime manufacturers to sell their product in the United States at a price far lower than that asked in Canada was offered by J. S. McMillan, president of the Tacoma and Roche Harbor Lime Company. The statement aroused keen interest on the part of the commission, and Mr. McMillan was asked to file his data as a formal complaint. " In preferring charges of unfair competition I offer data to show that Canadian lime manufacturers sell their product for $1.30 per barrel in Canada, 90 cents in Seattle, and 82 cents in the Hawaiian Islands," said McMillan. "If it is possible for us to prevent unfair competition among our own people, why should we not be able to do it with residents of a foreign country?" Mr, McMillan said that of the twenty lime kilns in the Puget sound basin, only one of them was operating at the present time, and that is due to the cheapness of labor in Canada; it was impossible for American 1 me manufacturers to meet the price offered by Canadian manufacturers. The commission requested that he furnish them with a list of the names of resident agents in the, United States who were assisting in the alleged unfair practice. G§ The Comox Logging & Railway Co. shipped in nearly a car load of potatoes last week. In a valley as fertile as Comox, where so many potatoes are grown, this should not be necessary. We understand it is the growers themselves who are responsible. Potatoes are worth twenty dollars per ton on the Vancouver and New Westminster markets, and as these are the large consuming markets potatoes should be a trifle cheaper here. Instead, the prices asked by the growers is anywhere from thirty to fifty dollars per ton—whatever the buyer will stand.—The Courtenay Review. TENDERS RENDERS are invited for the purchase of the Stock and Fixtures of the Ideal Store, Cumberland, B. C., as a going concern. Dry Goods, Gents Furnishings, Boots and Shoes, about $3,100; Groceries, about $800; Fixtures, $1,000. All tenders must be received not later than Saturday noon, August 21st, 1915. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. M. O'DRISCOLL, In charge. R. P. DOWNES. OD of our fathers, at whose call We now before Thy footstool fall; Whose grace hath made our Empire strong, Through love of right, and hate of wrong, In this dark hour we plead with Thee, For Britain's cause on land and sea. Not for the lust of war we fight, But for the triumph of the right; The strife we hate is on us thrust, Our aims ?re pure, our cause is just; So strong in faith we plead with Thee For Britain's cause on land and sea. Asleep beneath Thine ample dome, With many a tender dream of home; Or charging in the dust and glare, With war-bolts hurtling through the air; In this dark hour we plead with Thee For Britain's sons on land and sea. If wounded in the dreadful fray, Be Thou their comfort and their stay; If dying, may they in their pain, Behold the Lamb for sinners slain; In this dark hour we plead with Thee For Britain's sons on land and sea. And soon, O Blessed Prince of Peace, Bring in the days when war shall cease, And men and brothers shall unite, To fill the world with love and light; Meanwhile, O Lord, we plead with Thee, For Britain's cause on land and sea. I Ben Nicholls left for Union Bay on Thursday to join the Canadian Expeditionary forces. Mrs. H. S. Fleming and family arrived here on Wednesday from Victoria, enroute for Campbell River. Bush fires are numerous to the south of Cumberland, in some cases people remaining on the watch night and day to protect their homes. Our Contemporary, the Herald, which embarked on the stormy seas of Journalism a little over a year ago, crave up the ghost last week, and the plant has been shipped back to Vancouver. Mr. Filmer intends going to the Prairies for a time before embarking in business again.—The Courtenay Review. A number of Bevan and Punt- ledge men are drilling for military service. IN JUMPERS. Put in the shekels and take out the shells.—Westminster Gazette. THE ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B.C. FIVE J* St. George's Presbyterian Church Services, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Bible Class, 1.30 p.m. Sunday School. 2.30 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday evening 7.30. Choir Practice, Wednesday evening 8.30. Pastor, Rev. Jas. Hood. Methodist Church. Services: Morning at 11 o'clock. Evening at 7 o'clock. Service at Bevan, 2 o'clock p.m. Bible Study (Sunday School), 2.30 p.m. Choir Practice, Friday, 7.30 p.m. Ladies' Aid Society, First Tuesday of each month at 7.30 p.m. Rev. Henry Wilson, Pastor. Holy Trinity Church. (Anglican.) Services for 11th Sunday after Trinity: 8.30 a. m., Holy Communion 11 a.m. Matins. 2.30 p.m., Sunday School 7 p.m., Evensong. Service of Intercession in behalf of H.M. Forces on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Arthur Bischlager, Vicar. Be as up-to-date in your Music as in your book-reading You hostesses, either daughter or lady of the home, can you more pleasantly entertain your callers and guests than by playing for them the latest music ? Our diversified stock of latest compositions includes every class of music from the newest opera to the most recent ragtime hit. Here are some of the latest "Best Sellers:" "There's a Little Spark of Love Still Burning," "I'm on My Way to Dublin Bay." "When You Wore a Tulip, etc." "Charlie Chaplin Walk." "My Little Girl." "Little House Upon the Hill." "My Little Dream Girl." "In the Hills of Old Kentucky." Only 15c. per copy Add one cent per copy extra for postage. G.A.Fletcher Music Company, 22 Commercial St., Nanaimo IRONS REDUCED Beginning Saturday, August 14th, we will dispose of our remaining stock of Electric Irons for $2.95 each If you have ever wanted an Iron, now is your chance while the supply lasts. Cumberland Electric Lighting Co., Phone 75 Limited P. 0.314 ODDS WERE EVEN A very interesting game of baseball was played last Monday evening when two teams representing the Odds and Evens of the west end section of Cumberland strove with might and main for over two hours to establish which was the better team. Many of the players deserve credit, especially those who were more used to handling a cricket bat than a baseball bat, but all worked hard for the honors. The result was a score of 38 runs for the Evens against 16 runs for the Odds. Now is the time to purchase screen doors and window screens before the hot weather comes on. A full line at Tarbell's Hardware Store. The B.C. Electric has notified their single men to the effect: Your King and Country need you, we can spare you. W. Hayman, formerly of the Ideal Store, returned on Tuesday from a visit to the Mainland. Stoves & Ranges Furniture, Crockery, Enainelware Paints, Oils, Edison it Columbia (iraphophoiies Novelties, Toys, Etc. T. E. BATE Magnet Cash Store P. O. Box 279 Phone 31 SIX THE ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B.C. PATRIOTIC DANCE The residents of Royston gave a barn dance on Saturday evening in aid of the aeroplane fund. The dance was held in the barn at the water front, which was beautifully decorated with flags and bunting for the occasion by Mr. Douglas, E. & N. Railway station agent at Royston. The affair was a success both financially and socially, about thirty-five couples were in attendance from various parts of the district. Messrs. Parnham, Roy and Murdock supplied the music. The amount collected at the door by Miss Dorothy Simms and David Roy amounted to $26.25, the receipts for ice cream and coffee were $12.85, expenditure in connection with the dance $6.75, net receipts $32.35. Mrs. C. M. Houghton, Mrs. Devid Roy, Mrs. Jos. Idiens and Mrs. Chas. Simms kindly attended to the" refreshments during the evening. HAD LOTS TO SAY IN STRIKE THAT FAILED. This is the time and place to buy your requirements for school Simon Leiser & Co., Ltd. Born—To the wife of Pt. Len Piket of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces, on Monday, Aug. 9th, a daughter. KCPPl'ER. ' -" , ' '_' J. J. Keppler—International vice- president of the machinists union, who handled the men's affairs at the Remington Arms factories. Brighten-up with a little Sherwin-Williams Paint. It wears longest and looks the best of any on the market. HOUSE FOR RENT ON MARYPORT Ave. House at present occuped by W.F. Ramsay. Low rent to one who will keep it in good condition. Apply Simon Leiser & Co., Ltd. We Recom- mend the use of 'QUEEN' BEER. A beer'you can't help liking—so mild,, so pure, so very good. Every possible precaution is taken in the brewing and bottling. Ask at the hotels for QUEEN BEER, —you'll like it. Pilsener BrewingCo., Ltd. Cumberland, B.C. li Wellington Colliery Railway Company TIME TABLE No. 2. "C TVE MAY 1st. 1915. ■t READ UP STATIONS READ DOWN Sat. Fri. Thur Wed. Tue Mon. Sun. Sjun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs Fri, Sat. P.M. ' P.M. 4.35 < 7.35 P.M. 4.35 P.M. 7.35 P.M. 4.35 P.M. 4,35 A.M. 9.35 P.M. 3.35 Cumberland A.M 7.00 P.M. 1.00 A.M. 10:30 P.M. 2.00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 7:00 A.M. 10;30 A.M. 7:00 ■ 4.10 , 7.10 4.10 7.10 4.10 4,10 9.10 3.10 Bevan 7.25 1.25 10:55 2.25 10:55 7:25 10:55 7:25 4.05 7.05 4.05 7.05 4.05 4.05 9.05 3.05 Puntledge .7.30 1.30 11:00 2:30 11:00 7:30 11:00 7:30 ■ 4.00 ; 7,00 4.00 7.00 4.00 4,00 9.00 3.00 (f)Lake Trail Road 7.35 1.35 11:05 2.35 11:05 7:35 11:05 7:35 3.55 6.55 I 3.55 6.55 3.55 3,55 8.55 2.55 (f) Courtenay Road 7.40 1.40 11:10 2.40 11:10 7:40 11:10 7:40 j 3.50 6,-50 3.50 6.50 3.50 3,50 8.50 2.50 (f) Minto Road 7.45 1.45 11:15 2.45 11:15 7:45 11:15 7:45 i 3.45 ; 6.45 3.45 6.45 1 3.45 | 3.45 8.45 2.45 Royston 7.50 1.50 11:20 2:50 11:20 7:50 11:20 7:50 1 3.30 ! 6.30 3.30 6130 3.30 j 3,30 8.30 2.30 Union Bay 1 8.00 2.00 11:35 3.00 11:35 8:00 11:35 8:00 An extra train will leav*1 Cumberland for Bevan on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 9:30 p. m. Stations marked (f) are flag stops only. WELLINGTON COLLIERY RAILWAY COMPANY THU 1SLANDUK, (JUMbUKLAJND, B. O. SEVEN A THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE SIR EDMUND WALKER, C.V.O., L L. D, D.CJ-, President ALEXANDER LAIRD. General Mmnager JOHN AIRD. An't General Manager CAPITAL, $15,000,000 RESERVE FUND, $13,500,000 FOREIGN BUSINESS This Bank offers unsurpassed facilities to those doing business with -foreign countries. It is specially equipped for the purchase and sale of Sterling and other Foreign exchange, drafts and CableTransfers, and for the financing of imports and exports of merchandise. Commercial credits, Foreign Drafts, Money Orders, Travellers' Che* ques and Letters of Credit issued and available in all parts of the world. Collections effected promptly at reasonable rates. S22 CUMBERLAND BRANCH. A. J. BURNS! DE, Manager. MRS. B. G. CRAWFORD, DEALER IN HAY, FLOUR and GENERAL FEED BARN IS NOW FULLY STOCKED AND IMMEDIATE DELIVERY CAN BE MADE. Warehouse at Courtenay. . Phones Y91 and R99. IMPORTANT.TO CUSTOMERS:—No Orientals, Agents, or Solicitors employed. SweepingReduchon -IN- LADIES' and GENTS' TAILOR-MADE CLOTHING Suits made to order that were $30.00 and ttOC (\f\ $35.00. Your choice now for «p^iJ.UU When material is supplied making is reduced from $20.00 to $14.00. S. ISAKA, Cumberland Tailor Maker of Ladies' and Gents' High-class Clothing Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland, B.C. \*m sum iTirniifisntfinfc—aumf ROLL UP FOR WORK! . In some respects the public meeting which has been called by the Mayor for next Wednesday evening is easily the most important which has ever been held in Cumberland. Its object is of more immediate interest to the people of this community—if they only knew it—than the great war itself. In fact, i. has to do with the war, for it amounts to this: shall Cumberland and the other coal mining towns continue to be a burden and a drag on the country during the war, or shall they get in line as workers and producers and bear their full share of the country's burden? Cumberland has done something in the war, but where is the man who is satisfied with the extent of that something? How many men are there here who have been compelled to turn a deaf ear to all appeals, for the single bitter reason that their earnings have been too small even to provide decently for their own families? The object of the meeting on next Wednesday evening is to devise ways and means of bringing about a resumption of activity and prosperity in the coal mines. Is that not an object of the very first importance to all of us? Think how wretched conditions have been for a year past and how black the prospect still is! lt is the purpose of this meeting to p'oint a way out, and where is the man who wil! not give his help? Men of Cumberland ! If the Facts which have been put before you recently have convinced you that fuel oil is your greatest enemy (which IT is) come to this meeting prepared to take a stand for your rights. Under Canadian National Policy the industry by which you live has a right to protection against destructive foreign competition. Come and help. If you are not yet convinced of that fact, come anyhow. Other facts and arguments will be presented which perhaps you have not yet heard. You owe it to yourself and to your family anr! to your country to learn the truth on this matter. Come and learn —and then help. SPECIAL SALE OF DINNER SETS AND TOILETWARE DUNSMUIR AVENUE CUMBERLAND, O C. Phone 14 A.McKINNON THE FURNITURE STORE WMt CELEBRATE SILVER WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. 0. H. Ftchner, of the Riverside Hotel, Courtenay, will celebrate their silver wedding on Monday. August 16. 'The occasion will be marked by a grand ball in the CourtenayOperaHousc. Mr. Fechner extends to any of his old friends in Cumberland a cordial invitation tp be present. SPRINGTIME After the fires your house with dirt gets thick. So don t you think you had better be quick, And call on the painter and have your house fixed. H. PARKINSON Painter and Paperhanger SIGN WORK A SPECIALTY Cumberland. B.C. Cumbertand DYE WORKS HIGH-CLASS DYERS AND CLEANERS Cleaning, Dyeing and Pressing. Next door to Bank of Commerce, Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland, B.C. Meiftrti Practical Carriage and Wagon Builders. General Blacksmiths. Horse- Shoeing a specialty. Auto Wheels Kebuilt, or Repaired. Any kind of Body built to order. All Work Guaranteed. Kierstead & Burton P.O. Box 410 Cumberland. B.C. The New Home Bakery A fine selection of cakes, pies and small pastry made daily. Fresh Bread Daily AFTERNOON TEAS SERVED J.H. Halliday Dunsmuir Ave. EDWARD W. BICKLE NOTARY PUBLIC FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE AGENT PHONES: OFFICE. 3-5 RESIDENCE 7-8 P.O. DRAWER 430 OFFICE; THE ISLANDER BLDG.. DUNSMUIR AVE.. CUMBERLAND EIGHT THE ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B.C. TOWN TOPICS Miss Margaret Stewart is home on a visit. W. Willard left yesterday for Victoria. Miss Laura Hathway left for Nanaimo on Thursday morning. Henry Devlin, the inspector of mines, left for Nanaimo on Wednesday. Boots and shoes will be specially priced for the sale at the Big Store. Miss Vera, daughter of Mayor Bickle, of Ladysmith, arrived on Thursday evening on a few days visit. Bevan has started a detachment of the Comox District Home Guards with about 45 recruits and still more coming io. You can save money by attending the sale at Simon Leiser & Co. today. There will be no lacrosse game as scheduled between Victoria Nationals and Cumberland tomorrow, the Nationals failing to make arrangements. H. McArthur, late principal of the Cumberland Public School, left for Vernon on Wednesday. Mr. Richards, first assistant, has been appointed in his stead. Dr. A McKay Jordan, the eye- specialist of Vancouver, is visiting the Island and will give Cumberland a half day on Thursday, August 19th, from 12to 6 p.m., at T. D. McLean's the Jeweler, j The City team defeated Cour-1 tenay at baseball on Sunday by a score of 7 to 5. This leaves Cum berland and Courtenay tied for the cup. To-morrow the final game for the cup will be played at Bevan. Grand Master Chas. Marsh, of the Nanaimo County L.O.L., has been visiting this district during the week, attending Courtenay L.O.L., Union Bay L.O.L., and at the regular meeting of Cumberland L.O.L., on Thursday. Mr. Marsh returned to Nanaimo Friday morning. A parcel of supplies for wound -ed Canadian soldiers has been sent to the Victoria headquarters from the Red Cross workers of Union Bay, per Mrs. D. R. Hag- gart. The ladies of Union Bay have organized to assist the Red Cross movement, and their consignments are always of excellent quality. The Work Committee at headquarters, Victoria, has put on record both its grateful appreciation of such help from distant friends and also of the encouragement and mutual sympathy tnus e gendered. t ■'VN^VfVN/* THE BIG STORE SEMI-ANNUAL BLEARING $ALf Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, and Gents' Furnishings, Commencing SATURDAY, AUGUST 14TH FOR ONE WEEK ONLY TERMS STRICTLY CASH Our stocks in the above departments are much too large and must be reduced considerably. We intend making a large reduction and we know prices will do it. Our stock is composed of general dry goods, most of it bought before prices advanced. A double saving is yours at this sale. • All Regular Lines of Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, and Gents Furnishings will be reduced 10 per cent, for this sale. 0\AT^\^W\i^/ « SIMON LEISER & CO., LIMITED. THE BIG STORE. Phone 3-8 ,
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Title | The Islander |
Publisher | Cumberland, B.C. : Islander Publishing Co. |
Date Issued | 1915-08-14 |
Geographic Location | Cumberland (B.C.) Cumberland |
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Language | English |
Identifier | Cumberland_Islander_1915-08-14 |
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Source | Original Format: Royal British Columbia Museum. British Columbia Archives. |
Date Available | 2017-02-07 |
Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
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DOI | 10.14288/1.0342398 |
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Longitude | -125.0325 |
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